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Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Psalms 1:1-4

DISCOURSE: 494CHARACTERS OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKEDPsalms 1:1-4. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful: but his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 1:1-6

Shall we turn to the Psalms, beginning tonight with the first psalm.The Psalms are actually divided into five books. It was really the hymnbook for the nation of Israel. They were sung in their original forms. In the Psalms there is really much prophecy, because we are told by Peter that David was a prophet and that he spake by the Holy Spirit. And much of what he spake was prophecy in regards to the coming Messiah, and did have its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. There are many psalms that are... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 1:1-6

Psalms 1:1 . Man, אישׁ Ish, a prince, a ruler, a patriarchal or family man, a man of high degree, as in Psalms 62:9. This is a running word in the psalms, while Adam, the word of contrast with Ish, is used for men of low degree; for common men, for worms of the dust. REFLECTIONS. This beautiful psalm has strong claims to be placed first, because it is a psalm of piety, illustrated by just ideas, by impressive figures, and by contrast with characters of impiety, who form the dark... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 1:1-6

Psalms 1:1-6Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.The 1st Psalm, introductoryThis Psalm seems to have been placed first in the collection because, from its general character and subject, it formed a suitable introduction to the rest. It treats of the blessedness of the righteous and the misery of the wicked, topics which constantly recur in the Psalms, but it treats of them as if all experience pointed only in one direction. The moral problem which, in other Psalms,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 1:1

Psa 1:1 Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. The Book of Psalms ] So Christ calleth it, Luke 20:42 . The Hebrew word signifieth hymns, or praises, because the greater part of these psalms serve to set forth the praise of God. This title seemeth to be taken from Psalms 145:1 , called David’s Hymn, or Psalm of praise; so highly prized by the ancient Hebrews that they pronounce him an... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 1:1

am 3560, bc 444 Blessed: Psalms 2:12, Psalms 32:1, Psalms 32:2, Psalms 34:8, Psalms 84:12, Psalms 106:3, Psalms 112:1, Psalms 115:12-Ezra :, Psalms 119:1, Psalms 119:2, Psalms 144:15, Psalms 146:5, Deuteronomy 28:2-Judith :, Deuteronomy 33:29, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 16:17, Luke 11:28, John 13:17, John 20:29, Revelation 22:14 walketh: Psalms 81:12, Genesis 5:24, Leviticus 26:27, Leviticus 26:28, 1 Kings 16:31, Job 31:5, Proverbs 1:15, Proverbs 4:14, Proverbs 4:15, Proverbs 13:20, Ezekiel... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 1:1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.Blessed — The Hebrew words are very emphatical: O the blessedness of that man! Counsel - That doth not lead his life according to their counsel, or manner of living.Standeth — Which notes a more settled abode in it.Way — In their manner of conversation.Seat — Which notes a constant and resolved perseverance in their wicked courses.Scornful — Of those... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 1:1

1. Blessed Hebrew, blessings. The plural may stand for intensity, as “O, the exceeding happiness of the man!” etc., or for the variety of blessings belonging to such a character. It is treated simply as an idiom in our version, and translated ad sensum. The blessing, (Psalms 1:1-3,) is followed by the cursing, (Psalms 1:4-6,) as the voice from Gerizim was by that from Ebal. Deuteronomy 26:12-13; compare Matthew 7:24-27. See note on John 4:5. Walketh not “Walking” figuratively denotes... read more